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Cherry vs. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cherry and Pitanga (Surinam cherry) different?

  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has more Vitamin C than Cherry.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is 18% higher.
  • Cherry contains 2 times more Potassium than Pitanga (Surinam cherry). While Cherry contains 173mg of Potassium, Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains only 103mg.

Cherries, sour, red, raw and Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +68%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Equal in Sodium - 3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 12% 7% 7% 16% 1% 3% 35% 15% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 9% 5% 10% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +68%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Equal in Sodium - 3

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cherry
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +163%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.03
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 2% 0% 34% 8% 10% 8% 9% 11% 6% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 90% 0% 0% 88% 8% 10% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +163%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.03
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +62.6%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Other +28.2%
Equal in Water - 90.81
12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 g
7% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 7.49 g
Water: 90.81 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +62.6%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Other +28.2%
Equal in Water - 90.81

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cherry Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cherry Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Opinion
Net carbs 10.58g 7.49g Cherry
Protein 1g 0.8g Cherry
Fats 0.3g 0.4g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Carbs 12.18g 7.49g Cherry
Calories 50kcal 33kcal Cherry
Fructose 3.51g Cherry
Sugar 8.49g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fiber 1.6g Cherry
Calcium 16mg 9mg Cherry
Iron 0.32mg 0.2mg Cherry
Magnesium 9mg 12mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Phosphorus 15mg 11mg Cherry
Potassium 173mg 103mg Cherry
Sodium 3mg 3mg
Zinc 0.1mg Cherry
Copper 0.104mg Cherry
Manganese 0.112mg Cherry
Vitamin A 1283IU 1500IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 75µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin E 0.07mg Cherry
Vitamin C 10mg 26.3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.03mg
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.04mg
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.3mg Cherry
Vitamin B5 0.143mg Cherry
Vitamin B6 0.044mg Cherry
Folate 8µg Cherry
Vitamin K 2.1µg Cherry
Saturated Fat 0.068g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g Cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g Cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cherry Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Cherry
17%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cherry
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cherry
Cherry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cherry
Cherry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (3 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/nutrients
  2. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169129/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.